House GOP subpoenas DHS Secretary Mayorkas for ICE records

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan on Wednesday subpoenaed Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for records from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

In writing to Mayorkas, Jordan pointed to his panel's prior interviews with ICE officials about the surge in illegal immigration across the southern border and noted that several personnel could not answer questions about documents on the administration's policies. He further highlighted his past attempts to secure the information on a voluntary basis, which he said went ignored.

"Since our January 4 letter, the Committee has repeatedly followed up with DHS about our outstanding requests. On January 22, January 23, and January 24, 2024, Committee staff inquired about the status of the outstanding requests," he wrote. "On January 29, 2024, DHS staff provided links to some public data and information; however, what was provided did not fully satisfy the Committee’s requests."

"Although we appreciate that DHS has provided some limited data, your failure to produce all the requested documents and information prevents the Committee from fulfilling its constitutional oversight obligations," Jordan went on.

The House of Representatives impeached Mayorkas in February, accusing him of a "breach of trust" and a "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law." The Senate has yet to hold a trial.

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